Ellison, 42, of Claremont Road, Seaforth, denied the allegations but was found guilty of five rape offences, one of assault by beating and eight sexual assaults.

Chief Inspector Dave Rooney, from Sefton CID, said: “David Ellison is an extremely nasty and violent individual who subjected his victim to multiple rapes and other serious sexual offences.

“There is no place in society for people like him and the detectives who successfully investigated him are delighted that he is now behind bars for a considerable length of time.”

Judge Andrew Menary told the court today that some of the offences took place after Ellison, whom he described as “large and powerfully built”, had taken a cocktail of cocaine and alcohol, which made him aggressive.

He also ordered Ellison to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.

The court heard Ellison’s victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, no longer trusts men after the ordeal.

Speaking after the case, Chief Insp Rooney said: “The victim showed immense courage in reporting what had happened to her and it is thanks to her bravery and her evidence that Ellison has been jailed.

“Merseyside Police will do everything it can to support victims of rape and sexual assault in both coming forward to tell someone about what is going on and during the investigation that follows.

“We treat victims with sensitivity and compassion and have specially trained officers who deal exclusively with crimes of this nature.

“These officers provide a consistent point of contact from the point someone reports a crime to the police right through to the court case and beyond.

“They can help victims get outside support from victims charities and other agencies and liaise with the courts so that victims give their evidence somewhere less daunting than an open courtroom.

“We understand that telling someone that you have been raped is probably the most difficult thing you may ever have to do.

“But if you do find the courage to do so, we will do everything in our power to protect you and put the person responsible before the courts.”